Operations Trainee

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC.•Corpus Christi, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Constellation is hiring an Operations Trainee at its Corpus Christi Energy Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The position assists with operating plant equipment, including starting and stopping pumps and auxiliary equipment, checking lubrication and cooling, collecting and recording operational data, and inspecting equipment for faults. The trainee also assists with plant maintenance, troubleshooting, and the diagnosis, calibration, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment. Under direct supervision and within defined parameters, the trainee monitors and adjusts equipment to support unit performance and proper generating-unit output, including water flows, pressures, temperatures, draft conditions, and fuel consumption. Duties may include assisting with turbine and generator operations, unit synchronization, switchyard switching, and generator voltage and power-factor adjustments. The role supports compliance with regulations and plant procedures, safe and consistent operations, and maintenance of operating and training logs. Related work may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Entry level; no experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist in operating plant equipment, including starting and stopping pumps and auxiliary equipment.
Check lubrication and cooling on pumps, motors, fans, compressors, and other equipment.
Take and record plant operational data and inspect equipment for faulty operation.
Assist with plant maintenance, troubleshooting, and diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Maintain, calibrate, and repair plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems as part of routine troubleshooting.
Operate and monitor equipment to optimize unit performance and adjust operating conditions to maintain proper generating-unit output.
Assist with turbine and generator equipment operations, including synchronization of units.
Assist with opening and closing switchyard circuit breakers and associated disconnects according to switching orders.
Assist with adjustments to generator voltage and unit power factor.
Help ensure compliance with applicable regulations and plant procedures and contribute to a safe work environment and consistent operating procedures.
Maintain operational and training logs.
Perform assigned duties, including clerical tasks, as directed by lead technicians; resolve routine questions and refer complex issues to higher levels.